A conductive ink is a thermoplastic viscous paste that conducts electricity by inculcating conductive materials such as silver and copper. This ink comprises binder, conductor, solvent, and surfactants used during its manufacturing process. Conductive inks are used in various industries such as Photovoltaic, sensor/medical, printed electronics, consumer electronics and many more. The major application of conductive inks is in the Photovoltaic industry followed by the membrane switches.

Conductive inks are of different types, which are suitable for one or more applications. Most conductive inks use silver due to its high conductivity and oxidative stability. The other types of conductive inks are made using copper, carbon nanotube, conductive polymer, and carbon/graphene. Among these, silver flake is the most consumed material which is used in conductive inks.

The current market scenario is dominated by the Asia-Pacific region which is experiencing good growth on account of its expanding consumer electronics, Photovoltaic, and printed electronics industry. Photovoltaic is the biggest consumer of conductive inks, but recent governmental policies and PV module surplus has slowed the growth of the industry. The conductive ink market proves to be highly competitive with several market participants and a few market leaders. The high level of competition between the major players benefits the overall market through new product developments and innovations.

This report analyzes various marketing trends and establishes the most effective growth strategy in the market. It identifies market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, burning issues, and winning imperatives. Conductive ink market consists of several and regional companies with DuPont (U.S.), Henkel (Germany), Heraeus (Germany), Fujikura (Japan), Sun Chemicals (U.S.), and others.